advanced_notions:quantum_field_theory:wilson_loops
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| Gauge fields like the photon field or gluon fields are usually described using gauge potentials. An alternative is to use Wilson lines. In contrast to gauge potentials, Wilson loops are completely gauge invariant. The set of all Wilson loops is sufficient to reconstruct the corresponding gauge potential. | Gauge fields like the photon field or gluon fields are usually described using gauge potentials. An alternative is to use Wilson lines. In contrast to gauge potentials, Wilson loops are completely gauge invariant. The set of all Wilson loops is sufficient to reconstruct the corresponding gauge potential. | ||
| - | The formulation of Yang-Mills theory which makes use of Wilson loops is called loop formulation. | + | The formulation of [[theories:gauge_theory|Yang-Mills theory]] which makes use of Wilson loops is called loop formulation. |
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| A particular nice system to understand Wilson loops in a non-technical context are financial markets. | A particular nice system to understand Wilson loops in a non-technical context are financial markets. | ||
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